due to security reasons vs for security reasons

Both 'due to security reasons' and 'for security reasons' are correct, commonly used English phrases. They're interchangeable and can be used to explain the reason behind a security measure or decision.

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due to security reasons

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to explain the reason behind a security measure or decision.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening or being done because of security concerns or considerations.

Examples:

Access to the building is restricted due to security reasons.
The password policy was updated due to security reasons.
The event was canceled due to security reasons.
The area is under surveillance due to security reasons.
The software update was delayed due to security reasons.

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Unfortunately Commission access to the region remains limited due to security reasons.
Due to the standard principles of European law it is essential for any accused individual or entity to have the right of appealing the decision on withdrawal of authorisation, however, such appeal procedure should not have a suspensive effect in case of security reasons.
It is reported that due to security guard protection Seo candidate escaped from the kidnapping unharmed.
Mr President, the Commission is worried about the fall in rail freight due to security problems at the SNCF station.
There are increasing numbers of reports of Sikh passengers in Europe being forced to remove their turbans due to security measures in the airports of EU Member States.
The CoR therefore calls on the Commission and Member States to consider this issue as a matter of urgency in order to ensure that essential improvements to security are not delayed due to lack of financial planning.
Seychelles vessels authorised to fish in EU waters under this Agreement shall take on board observers appointed by the EU authorities, except in case of space limitations due to security requirements.
We're keeping it quiet for security reasons.
Passengers are reminded that for security reasons...
problem experienced when using internet storage space or file-sharing services: disclosure of data to third parties due to security problems or breach,
Due to its inclusiveness and its comprehensive approach to security, the EU believes the OSCE is the natural forum in which to pursue the debate on European security.
Special procedures will apply to security-related research, due to the sensitive nature of the subjects addressed, and the particular capability gaps that need to be addressed to protect Europe's citizens.
Special procedures will apply to security-related research, due to the sensitive nature of the subjects addressed, and the particular capability gaps that need to be addressed to protect Europe's citizens.
Due to these reasons we cannot support the Commission's modified proposal which would again only raise the financial costs and technical difficulties that would be entirely inadequate to the added-value in security.
The reasons for adjustments are, for example, to improve employment, reduce social security expenditure, but are also due to policy competition and EMU criteria.
Many consumers do not shop online because they do not trust the security of this market due to various reasons.
I never use Caroline channing on vacation for security reasons.
For national security reasons, we can't answer that.
I incarcerated him for national security reasons.
It was for operational security reasons...

Alternatives:

for security reasons
because of security concerns
for safety purposes
due to safety considerations
as a security measure

for security reasons

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to explain the reason behind a security measure or decision.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening or being done for the purpose of security or due to security concerns.